User:Mattlong123/Flight Refuelling F.C.

Flight Refuelling FC (FRFC)  is a new addition/resurrection, into the Dorset Football Leagues. It was founded by employees of Cobham Mission Equipment (formerly Flight Refuelling Limited) in the summer of 2008.

After the dissolution of the Dorset Reserve League. , FRFC now play their Saturday football in Dorset Division 4, having effectively been promoted from the old Division 4. (now division 5.)

Club Roles

 * Chairman: Nathan Fearnhead
 * Secretary: Matthew Long
 * Treasurer: Phillip Grounds
 * Saturday Manager: David Burns
 * Sunday Manager: Mark Elliot

History
In its inaugural year, FRFC reached the heights of 5th in Dorset Division 4 (Dorset Senior League meaning their quest for promotion would have to wait until the following year. This feat was achieved, in somewhat controversial circumstances; In the last game of the season, requiring a victory against the eventual league winners Corfe Mullen to secure the fourth promotion spot, a 2 goal lead was let slip after conceding a penalty and injury time offside goal (confirmed since by video replays,) resulting in finishing 5th for the second season running, but benefiting from the restructuring of the League system, secured promotion on request.

The Club has had distinguished success in Cup Competitions, finishing as a losing Semi-finalist in the 2008/09 season and falling in the quarter final stage the following.

On the 14th July 2010 the FRFC five-aside team secured the clubs first silverware, winning the Wednesday night Pelhams Park league. , with a distinguished record, only tasting defeat once during the whole season.

In the summer before the start of the 2010/11 season an exciting new chapter in the history of FRFC, they entered into the realms of Sunday League Football. Joining the Dorset Sunday Division one and taking on a raft of new players including Chris 'big Fletch' Lawson and a new manager Mark Elliot.

Records
Highest league position: 5th Dorset Division 4 - 2008/09, 2010/11 Dorset Senior League Lowest league position: 5th Dorset Division 4 2008/09, 2010/11 Dorset Senior League Best Cup run: Dorset Minor Cup Semi Final - 2008/09. Largest home crowd: 9 Dorset Minor Cup Semi Final - 14th March 2009 Biggest home win: 13-0 vs Wyke Victoria 1st May 2010 Biggest away win: 8-1 vs Wyke Victoria 22nd April 2010 Top Scorer Phil Grounds (25)

Awards
FRFC handed out a wide variety of awards at their 2 end of season presentation evenings;

=2008/09 winners=


 * Committee Player Of The Year - Andrew Butt
 * Manager of The Year - David Burns
 * Players Player Of The Year - Matthew Long
 * Own Goal of The Season - Nathan Fearnhead
 * Girl of The Year - Stephen Morphew
 * Miss of The Season - Michael Thomas
 * Vomit of The Year - Conal Burns
 * Worst Haircut - Daniel Plumb
 * Linesman of The Year - Martyn Dickson
 * WeightWatcher of The Year - Joel Burns

=2009/10 winners=


 * Players Player of The Year - Nathan Fearnhead
 * Most Improved Player Of The Year - Simon Lock
 * Goal of The Season - Martyn Dickson
 * Girl of The Year - Michael Thomas
 * Miss of The Season - Jack McGann
 * Vomit of The Year - Martyn Dickson
 * Mr Vain - Jack McGann
 * Worst Dressed Player - Alvin Gunputh
 * Sprint Champion - Joel Burns
 * Clubman of The Year - Matthew Long/Phillip Grounds